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W Communcation and Jackson Guiatrs have created a small piece of rock history, bringing ambitious upcoming metal guitarists on stage for a live talent contest unlike any other.
To mark the launch of @officialjacksonguitars American Series Soloist, a guitar brand synonymous with heavy music, they’ve partnered with British Nu-Metal duo @thisiswargasmuk for a live shredding contest (shredding is the art of high-speed metal playing…obviously).
OPEN CALL
On Tuesday 11th October, Jackson is calling upon daring players to audition for a spot on stage, the best to be selected by a panel of judges including BBC Radio 1/Kerrang! Radio presenter Alyx Holcombe, Jackson Artist Marketing Manager Tim Hillier-Brook, and The Black Heart team. The task is simple – shred your heart out to any track of your choosing on the Jackson American Series Soloist SL3. This will take place at the Black Heart from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
● Participants can register to book their audition slot by using the “Sign Up” button
● Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 guitars will be on site for use during auditions
MAIN EVENT
The final event itself on Tuesday 8th November will take place at the @ourblackheart, Camden an iconic North London metal venue. As one of the hottest upcoming bands in the genre, Wargasm is made up of Milkie Way and Sam Matlock. On 8th November, they will host a nerve-shattering speed guitar competition that can see only one player victorious, plus tickets are free.
The Jackson American Series Soloist has been specifically designed for super-fast virtuosic playing and is made in the Fender factory in Corona, USA. Advocates for the model include Scott Ian of Anthrax and Mick Thomson of Slipknot.
Join us at The Black Heart on November 8th – we predict noise - based entertainment you will never forget.
“We can’t wait to turn the Black Heart into our own personal thunderdome, this is such a chaotic idea from Jackson and we’re excited to see how London’s best players take it on. Especially with contestants wielding the new American Series, Jackson’s fastest beast yet, bring on the shred fast blood bath.” said Wargasm.
Speaking about the event, Tim Hillier-Brook, Artist Marketing Manager from Jackson said “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the launch of Jackson’s American Series Soloist SL3 than with this unique Wargasm gig at the iconic Black Heart. We have built Jackson’s fastest-ever guitar and we can’t wait to see what it can do in the hands of the metal scene’s best players. Put Wargasm on top and it’s going to be a night to remember.”